Depending on which political analyst people listen to, opinions will vary on which state is the most critical in the 2012 presidential election. The three most common states mentioned are Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.
In a week, California voters will have voted for 10 propositions, including prop 37, the GMO labeling law. Recent polls have shown that the no to prop 37 is now leading.
Among many important states this election, there is one in particular that is gaining attention in the last days of the presidential race: Iowa. Iowa is fairly rural and has a large white population (93 percent, according to census data), with an economy that has been well insulated from the recession.
In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Sandy, politicos have been speculating on the effect the hurricane will have on the presidential election. Causing an estimated $50 billion in damages, the hurricane has left the East Coast in shambles, with millions lacking power across the Northeast states affected by the storm. And while the worst is over, the repercussions of a natural disaster of this magnitude will continue to be felt well into the November 6th election.